Pauline Dinh
Memphis,TN
Summary
Compassionate Cardiovascular Registered Nurse known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and cardiac care management. Excels in communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient outcomes and support healthcare teams. Possesses strong problem-solving abilities to provide optimal care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital
Germantown, TN
02.2023 - Current
- Provided care for a diverse population of critically ill adult patients, including acute myocardial infarction, cardiogenic shock, and recovery of cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgery patients.
- Provided immediate post-op recovery and maintenance care for Coronary Artery Bypass Graft and Valve replacement.
- Skilled in mechanical support devices, including the intra-aortic balloon pump and Abiomed impella.
- Skilled in the maintenance of pulmonary artery catheters, central lines, arterial lines, ventilators, continuous sedation, Prismaplex continuous renal replacement therapy, and chest tubes.
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital - Memphis
Memphis, TN
10.2022 - 01.2023
- Agency: TRA
- Provided care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced environment in the Intensive Care Unit.
- Provided nursing care to patients in various units, including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, Step-Down ICU, and Emergency Department overflow.
- Assessed and provided care for neuro-specific patients and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
Registered Nurse - ICU
Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock, AR
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Agency: Prolink
- MSICU, COVID ICU
- Provided direct patient care for critically ill patients in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals with confirmed and suspected COVID-19, including administering medications, treatments, and oxygen therapy.
Seasonal Registered Nurse - ICU
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis, TN
08.2021 - 12.2021
- MSICU, COVID ICU
- Provided direct and indirect patient care in a Medical Intensive Care Unit.
- Provided direct patient care to individuals with confirmed and suspected COVID-19, including administering medications, treatments, and oxygen therapy.
Registered Nurse - Coronary Care Unit ICU
Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital - Atlanta, GA
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Agency: AMN
- Coronary Care Unit (CCU), MSICU, COVID ICU
- Provided ICU-specific nursing care to patients in the CCU with cardiac-related issues such as congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease.
- Provided care to patients in the Medical and COVID ICU with emphasis on respiratory treatment.
Registered Nurse - COVID ICU
Kaiser Permanente - Ontario, CA
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Agency: AMN/Nurse Choice
- ICU, COVID ICU, Step-Down ICU, Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, PACU
- Provided direct patient care to individuals with confirmed and suspected COVID-19, including administering medications, treatments, and oxygen therapy.
- Was trained in the inpatient and outpatient PACU.
- Provided immediate recovery and care for patients after receiving anesthesia - monitoring of heart rate, hemodynamic stability, and respiratory status.
- Management of hemodynamics, pain, and nausea, which may follow the use of anesthetic medications.
- Prepared outpatient patients for electrical cardioversions, assisted physicians during the procedure by providing IV medications, obtained EKGs, and continued monitoring of patient vitals intra and post-procedure.
Registered Nurse - ICU
Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided care to a variety of complex medical, surgical, and cardiovascular patients.
- Managed mechanical support devices, including Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), intra-aortic balloon pumps, Abiomed Impellas.
Emergency Department Technician
Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Provided emergent care to patients alongside nurses and physicians.
- Performed phlebotomy, applied/removed orthopedic casts, provided wound care, obtained EKGs and vital signs, and transported patients to receive tests in a timely manner.
- Performed skills under the scope of practice of Advanced-EMTs in Tennessee.
Advanced EMT
Emergency Mobile Healthcare, LLC
Memphis, USA
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Provided emergent and non-emergent medical response and care to patients in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Care Life Support (ACLS) units.
- Worked alongside EMT-IV, EMT-Advanced, and Paramedics.
- Delivered first aid care to patients during special events, including St. Jude Marathons, FedEx Forum events, sporting events, andthe BankPlus Amphitheater at Snowden Grove.
- Transported patients to and from nursing homes, dialysis centers, rehabilitation centers, the Memphis Mental Health Institute, Lakeside Behavioral Health System, and hospitals within and outside Memphis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Memphis, TN12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies & Community Health
Rhodes College
Memphis, TN05.2016
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Memphis, TN08.2012
High School Diploma -
St. Mary’s Episcopal High School
Memphis, TN05.2012
Skills
- Acute Care Expertise
- Problem-solving Aptitude
- Team Collaboration
- Direct Patient Care and Advocacy
- Pathophysiology and Pharmacology Knowledge
- Medical Device Monitoring
- Life-sustaining Devices
- Patient Care Assessment
Certification
- Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Tennessee and Compact states
- Certified ACLS provider, American Heart Association
- Certified BLS provider, American Heart Association
- Certified PALS provider, American Heart Association
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certified
Affiliations
- American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology
- Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
- The Midsouth Student Nurse Anesthesiology Foundation
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cardiovascular Registered Nurse
Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital
02.2023 - Current
Registered Nurse
St. Francis Hospital - Memphis
10.2022 - 01.2023
Registered Nurse - ICU
Baptist Health Medical Center - North Little Rock, AR
01.2022 - 07.2022
Seasonal Registered Nurse - ICU
Baptist Memorial Hospital - Memphis, TN
08.2021 - 12.2021
Registered Nurse - Coronary Care Unit ICU
Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital - Atlanta, GA
04.2021 - 07.2021
Registered Nurse - COVID ICU
Kaiser Permanente - Ontario, CA
08.2020 - 02.2021
Registered Nurse - ICU
Baptist Memorial Hospital DeSoto
01.2019 - 08.2020
Emergency Department Technician
Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital
01.2016 - 07.2017
Advanced EMT
Emergency Mobile Healthcare, LLC
04.2013 - 07.2016
- Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Tennessee and Compact states
- Certified ACLS provider, American Heart Association
- Certified BLS provider, American Heart Association
- Certified PALS provider, American Heart Association
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Certified
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies & Community Health
Rhodes College
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medicine
Southwest Tennessee Community College
High School Diploma -
St. Mary’s Episcopal High School
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